1、1 Patently Ltd,2025The worlds leading 5G patent owners20252DisclaimerThis report reflects the opinions and interpretations of experts based on the information available at the time of preparation.These findings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice or

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4、ranking reviews the entities that own the most SEPs relating to 5G cellular technology,using Patently License.Learn more about our solution and the data here.Patently Ltd,20254 Patently Ltd,2025Contents1.Introduction 52.Strongest players 103.The full Patently 100 224.How this was made 275.Speak to u

5、s 295 Patently Ltd,2025Background5G standardisation began in 2015.The number of Standard Essential Patents(SEPs)declared to 5G since then has increased dramatically.5G has accelerated global innovation by driving adoption and reducing barriers to market entry.First declaration date of SEP families d

6、eclared to 5GIn 2015,there were 737 SEP families declared to 5G.In the last five years,from 2020 to 2024 inclusive,there has been an average of around 12,000 SEP families per annum declared to 5G.Note that the numbers shown in the chart above for 2023 and 2024 remain below actual declaration numbers